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Five (5) Reasons To Say No To Trial Separations


People often consider a trial separation and convince themselves that this is a part of figuring out the next step in their marriage. However, working on a relationship does not including exploring a way out or pausing the relationship. Trial separations are more of a practice divorce than relationship. That type of situation often create more insecurities in the relationship, more opportunities for to create distance between the couple and few opportunities to truly work on improving the relationship. During trial separations people are often too busy looking to see if the separation works to really do true work to repair the marriage. Couples who separate get a chance to idealize what life apart would be, but they do not get a true sense of the way divorce would really be.

Five (5) Things To Do If You Believe Someone’s Considering Suicide



After a suicide, people often express regret that something was not done to help the person. It does not always take a professional to prevent suicide. It is important that everyone understand and remember that they can be the one to make a difference. If you believe someone is contemplating suicide, being there and making them feel that they are not alone and that they have your support in continuing to live and dealing with their issues goes a long way. Simple acts such as human compassion and helping someone take the steps to get the help they need to address any mental health issues they are facing g a long way. Many people with chronic mental illness struggle to follow through with their treatment at times, people around them came make a great difference by being there and helping them stay on track.

Five (5) Sources Of Conflict In Long Marriages



The number of couple divorcing after long marriage have doubled over the last 20 years. The term Gray divorce was coined to describe the trend. After 20 years or 30 years there are some situations that couples face in mid life that that can and often does put strains of their relationship. While divorce after 20 years is difficult and the sources of conflict may be part of the natural course of life, through more effective communications couples can take steps to help prevent divorce after long marriages.

Five (5) Must Haves For Adult ADD/ADHD Sufferers


Adult ADHD/ADD is still new to many even among those in the mental health community, but many children with ADHD grow up to be adults with ADHD. If they did not learn the coping skills and behavior modifications to help them manage the symptoms of ADHD they struggle to keep up with their roles as adults. With the right resources in place, many people continue thrive with ADHD. With help, people do set in place the right tools, routines and organization systems that help them achieve great success.

Many adults with ADD/ADHD did not get diagnosed as children. As a result they did not get the opportunity to learn to use the resources available to help them manage their ADD/ADHD. In this post, learn 5 things that every adult with ADD/ADHD must have in their lives.

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Every adult with ADD/ADHD should have
A psychiatrist
A therapist
An accountability partner
Technology
A strong schedule/Plan/Organization system

Five (5) Common Reasons People Cheat



Why people cheat is a frequent question that is asked after infidelity. The specific reasons vary greatly, because infidelity is so personal. However, despite what the individual may say on the surface, the reason many people have cheated can generally fit withing a few categories.

Five (5) Ways You Can Prevent Suicide


You can prevent a suicide. People resort to suicide when they reach the end of their rope and don’t see another way out. They have lost hope and don’t know where they can turn. By taking the time to be there and be kind each one of us could be the one who gives that person a glimmer of hope. Remember, the smallest speckle of light can brighten room. Every person can do something to help eliminate mental health stigma. Don’t wait until you know someone is having suicidal thoughts to care- Be the hope they need every day. We can all do something to make it easier for people to get help for mental illness just by using our voices. Stand up. Speak up. Do not allow people to demonize & criminalize mental illness. Help someone who is dealing with stress before they reach crisis point. Most importantly, take care and safeguard your own mental health.
If needed you can reach Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)

Five (5) Steps To Take If You Have Suicidal Thoughts



Having suicidal thoughts? You’re not alone. Every day more than 120 people die by suicide in the US. This does not take into account those who had suicidal thoughts but did not act on them. As overwhelming as those thoughts can be, they can be overcome. It is important to remember that you do not have to do it alone. There are resources available both nationally and locally to help people overcome suicidal thought. Getting help to address any mental health issue or other stress that is critical to prevent a crisis situation and help

Five (5) Ways Relationship Counseling Helps Singles


There has been a growing trend of singles seeking relationship counseling to help them be ready for the relationship they seek. Seeing the benefits they get from it… More people should have been doing this a long time ago.

Five (5) Resources For Accessing Mental Health Information


Sometimes it’s hard to know where to go to access information. Many people being diagnosed with mental health issues have no clue where to access information. Unfortunately because so many keep it such a secret, even the people in their circle are often not much help because they don’t know that the person is facing the same issue as them. It is important that when a person receives a mental health diagnosis they know where to go to learn about their diagnosis, find treatment, get support or any other resources they may need.
1. NIMH National Institute of Mental Health nimh.nih.gov
2. NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness nami.org
3. Mental health Associations
4. 211, 211.org
5. School guidance office

Five (5) Tips For dating after infidelity


Infidelity can shake you. It can even change some things in you. No matter what, It’s important to heal and get back out there. These are a few tips to help.

Five (5) Misconceptions About Mental Illness


People who suffer with mental illness are just like everyone else you know. In fact they ARE the people you know in your everyday life, but some in our society want you to believe differently. These are 5 things that some people believe about mental illness that are false.

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